Histoire des Druses, peuple du Liban, formé par une colonie de Francois. Divisé en trois livres; contenant leur origine, leur agrandissement, l'histoire de l'émir Facardin, leur état actuel & la nature de leur commerce. Avec de notes politiques et géographiques. Paris, Cailleau, 1763.

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12mo. Pp. (iv), xii, 1-221, 224-310, pp. 335-358 (table + errata). Pagination wrong but text complete. With beautiful engraved extra title, one folding engraved map and four engraved plates. Contemporary speckled calf, covers ruled in gilt, spine decorated in gilt with five raised bands and red title label, mabled endpapes. Binding lightly rubbed. Second edition, first issued in 1762 without the map and illustrations.A thorough study of the Druze people, a relatively small religious sect based on an eclectic system of doctrines originated from the Near East. Deals with the origin of the Druses, their history and the expansion of their faith. Contains a description of their commerce including trade relations with Europe (Florence, Venice and Marseille). A lovely copy. Brunet IV, 960. Chadenat 5598. Röhricht 1476. N° de réf. du vendeur 121078

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Titre : Histoire des Druses, peuple du Liban, formé ...

Éditeur : 1763

Reliure : Couverture rigide